Formation

Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh

by Ross Dizon | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is God’s most tender call to us humans. He is at the same time the warmest human host to God that waits at the door to be let in. On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus stops where Martha and Mary live. The sisters, not like those in Samaria, play host to him. Maybe...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6

by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton

by Elizabeth Scalia | July 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.

“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 4

by Famvin Media Resources | July 10, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments

This is the fourth in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT Download PDF...

Jesus Flips the Religious and Cultural Script

by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In the sermon on the mount, Jesus flips the script to show how different his mission was from what ordinary people expected.

February 3: Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation

Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, an Italian Daughter of Charity, is known for her work with poor children; through her trust and friendship, “she guided them to find the Lord … with the gentleness of a loving mother”.

A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?

by Jim Paddon | Feb 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.

Ladies of Charity Advocacy in the Northeastern Region: Gun Control

by .famvin | Sep 21, 2019 | Formation

Take a moment to watch this 2-minute video on Gun Control produced by the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy.

Act according to God’s time, not your own, advises St. Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

St. Vincent tells us to wait for Providence, not to tread upon its heels.

Who Shaped… and is Shaping the Church Today?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Every time some idea was proposed at Vatican II which appeared new, I said to myself “Saint Vincent taught us that!” Sr. Guillemin, DC on her experience as an official “auditor” at Vatican II

A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.

Facing a Medical Emergency Alone

by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?

Serve God Alone and Not Money

by Ross Dizon | Sep 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us the way to serve God absolutely and not money ever. Do we Christians, and Vincentians besides, really learn from him? Jesus does not love money. He is not all like those who sneer at him on hearing him say, “You cannot serve both God and wealth.”...